Description

2-Bromobenzoic Acid is a versatile halogenated aromatic carboxylic acid, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the reactivity of both the bromine substituent and the carboxylic acid group, enabling a wide range of coupling and functionalization reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is used to create complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a brominated benzoic acid scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the bromine atom facilitates further derivatization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the development of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki and Heck reactions.
• Liquid Crystal and Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the synthesis of advanced polymers and liquid crystal materials for electronic displays.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various name reactions for introducing the 2-bromobenzoic acid moiety into larger, more complex organic molecules.
• Research and Development: Serves as a standard reagent in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for method development and exploratory chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	88-65-3
Molecular Formula	C7H5BrO2
Molecular Weight	201.02 g/mol
Synonyms	o-Bromobenzoic Acid; 2-Bromobenzenecarboxylic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2-bromo-; O-BBA; NSC 404087; Ortho-Bromobenzoic Acid; 2-Bromodracylic Acid
EINECS	201-849-4

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromobenzoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	147°C - 151°C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.